Brussels 18.03.2026 The Democracy Interference Observatory (DIO), an initiative launched by MCC Brussels, notes with grave concern the European Commission’s confirmation that the Rapid Response System (RRS) has been activated ahead of Hungary’s upcoming parliamentary elections. So, as expected, the European Commission has finally activated the Digital Services Act’s (DSA) “rapid response system” in the…
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EU: four Russians sanctioned
Brussels 16.03.2026 The Council today decided to adopt restrictive measures against an additional four individuals responsible for Russia’s continued hybrid activities, in particular Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) against the EU and its member states and partners. (Image:The Lakhta Center, Russia) Russia's 🇷🇺 hybrid threats: @EUCouncil lists 4⃣ individuals over Foreign Information Manipulation and…
Switzerland: U.S.-Israel violate international law
Strasbourg 08.03.2026 Swiss Defense Minister Martin Pfister criticized the United States and Israel for airstrikes against Iran, saying their actions, along with those of Tehran, violated international law, SonntagsZeitung newspaper reported on Sunday, Anadolu reports. BREAKING: Switzerland says US-Israeli attacks on Iran 'a violation of international law' 🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/8t6RYvYZVK pic.twitter.com/soHSafEDZC — Al Jazeera…
IRAN: UN EXPERTS CALL for INVESTIGATION
Brussels 07.03.2026 UN experts* today expressed profound shock and grief after a girls’ primary school in Minab, in Iran’s Hormozgan province, was struck during the United States of America’s and Israeli military attacks on 28 February 2026, reportedly killing at least 165 schoolgirls and injuring many others. 10-year-old Iranian child in Minab recounts the strike…
EU Ambassadors conference 9-13 March
06.03.2026 The annual European Union Ambassadors Conference, “Advancing EU interests at a Turning Point.” will take place from 9 to 13 March 2026 in Brussels. The annual EU Ambassadors Conference "Advancing EU interests at a Turning Point" takes place from 9 to 13 March in Brussels. HR/VP @KajaKallas hosts the Conference at a defining moment…
Georgia: law against foreign actors
Brussels 06.03.2026 “The adoption of the legislative package on foreign funding and political activity by the Georgian Parliament on 4 March is part of a systematic effort of the Georgian authorities to restrict the country’s democratic and civic space” reads the statement by High Representative/Vice President Kallas and Commissioner for Enlargement Kos on Georgia’s legislative…
Baghdad: Anti-American protestors dispersed
02.03.2026 Iraqi riot police fired warning shots and tear gas to disperse pro-Iran protesters and mourners near the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. Hundreds gathered to express grief and outrage after a US-Israeli attack killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of pro-Iranian protesters who had gathered outside…
Cyprus: Iran missiles long flight
Brussels 01.03.2026 Two Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus, British Defence Secretary John Healey said on today but were intercepted. The island is home to two British military bases. 🔴 Iran fired ballistic missiles towards Cyprus where Britain has a military base, the Defence Secretary said Follow the latest updates below 🖇️https://t.co/B6oFz7tz4y…
Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz
Brussels 28.02.2026 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration called on US-flagged commercial vessels to keep clear of the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters amid the ongoing of the significant military escalation in the region. This will affect the entire world including Pakistan as oil prices will skyrocket globally as Iran officially declares the…
Iran: EU calls for “maximum restraint”
Brussels 28.02.2026 The Joint Statement by President Costa and President von der Leyen on developments in Iran reads as follows: The developments in Iran are greatly concerning. We remain in close contact with our partners in the region. We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability. Ensuring nuclear safety and preventing any…
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